Community Calendar

Barry Manilow was the biggest hit-maker of the 70s and 80s and he is still touring at age 82. We are happy to present his younger prodigy (not really) for this area premiere. John Waldie thrilled audiences last year with his Billy Joel tribute, now he presents 'Barry Me a Little', his take on the man who "wrote the songs that make the young girls cry" (though he didn't write that song - Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys did.) Don't miss the local 'King of the Keys' as he modulates his way through the Manilow repertoire.

‘Pinnacle Works’ is an exciting assemblage of repertory pieces that represent contemporary dance-making practices from Brazil, Western Europe, and Israel. The program is reflective of Boston Dance Theater’s (BDT) beginnings and the international artistic relationships which gave the company its start.

Choreographers Itzik Galili (The Netherlands, Israel), Marco Goecke (Germany), and Alessandro Sousa Pereira (Brazil, Denmark) have each been decorated by royalty for their unique contributions to the performing arts. Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is the only dance company in the world that performs a full evening by these distinguished choreographers.

The South Portland Historical Society is hosting six of our favorite food trucks at Bug Light Park for the first annual Bug Light Food Truck Festival. The trucks will set up in the park next to our museum, the Cushing's Point Museum. We will also have live music on the museum porch. The event is sponsored by GoNetSpeed.

Three seasoned, professional Maine musicians join talents for this show, merging Lynn’s original folk-blues-gospel-tinged songs with your favorites.
Maine singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Lynn Deeves honed her stage skills on the New England high energy, rock club circuit. Her soulful vocals, wit and easeful presence have since captivated audiences around the Northeast and beyond. Deeves has released 4 independent CD’s and shared stages with Cheryl Wheeler, Janis Ian, Ellis Paul, Catie Curtis, America and many others. Portland Press Herald says of her live show “…5-star stage presence…this gals’ got a set of pipes…”).
Guitarist Robby Coffin has as soulful voice and diverse, tasteful guitar style that (over a 40-plus year career) has garnered him gigs with such notables as Peter, Paul and Mary, Devonsquare, Dave Mallett and Don Campbell Band.
Alfred Lund is a percussionist who loves playing instruments of his own creation, from his custom cajon made from a Klipsch speaker box to ashiko drums fashioned from local woods. He performs with many Maine-based musicians and songwriters and also maintains a thriving healing arts practice in Hallowell Maine.

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” and a troubadour of truth, Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Matthews began performing in 2010 but cemented her acclaim at Lincoln Center as the 2017 NewSong Music and Performance Competition grand prize winner. She is made for these times. Sponsored by Global Archivist, LLC.

This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm! Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals.

Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres: rhythm & blues, jazz, Americana and more. Each open-air concert is the perfect backdrop for family and friends to lounge in the late afternoon sun and soak up the remaining moments of a Maine summertime weekend.

Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland, done in longwise sets of several couples. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m. by request. Note, we do not dance during the month of December.

A new weekly program is coming to the Children’s Room! Starting August 20, join us every Wednesday at 10:00 am for Beach Baby Boogie.

Bring your toddlers to get their wiggles out at the library with some fun tunes and lots of laughs! This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Join us Friday, September 26 from 5-6pm for our next Movement at the Museum - Creative Movement! Liz Mulkey from Casco Bay Movers will be here to lead this workshop which gives participants a taste of being a choreographer and understanding architecture of space. Warm up building awareness of your body, the unique museum space and each other. Act as choreographer by placing people in the space one by one creating a human still life. Free for all. No experience necessary.

Join us for an online introduction to tap dancing, from the comfort of your own home! Tap is a fun way to wake up the rhythm in your body while getting some sneaky exercise at the same time. You don't even need tap shoes! Just a good attitude, a computer, and some room in your house to dance on a hard floor.

Saturdays at 10 am or streaming anytime
9/27 - 11/1 (6 progressive classes)
If you miss a class, you can watch it later.